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1878 British Open Winner and Scores

The 1878 British Open was the 18th time this major was played, and the champion earned his win with a spectacular finish.

Winner: Jamie Anderson, 157

Where it was played: Prestwick Golf Club in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Tournament dates: Oct. 4, 1878

Leader after first round: Jof Morris, 50

Leader after second round: Jof Morris and Jamie Anderson, 106

Notable Notes: Jamie Anderson won his second straight Open title with the help of a hole-in-one on the second-to-last hole. ... On Prestwick's 12-hole links, Anderson's tee ball on the 11th hole hit the embankment behind the green, then rolled down it and into the cup. ... That happened two holes after Anderson holed-out with a full iron shot for a three on the ninth hole, making this surely one of the best finishes in major championship history for the winner.